Foghorn Leghorn is a character from the cartoon show Looney Tunes, which started on 31 August 1946, by Robert McKimson.
Foghorn Leghorn was originally written by Warren Foster and it was animated and filmed by Warner Bros. At present, Warner Bros is the biggest production company for animations around the world.
Foghorn Leghorn's character was created with specific inspiration from the radio show, 'Senator Claghorn', who was played by Kenny Delmar. 'Walky Talky Hawky' was the first show in which Foghorn appeared as a guest for Henery Hawk.
Foghorn Leghorn is one of the lead roles in Looney Tunes, where he portrayed himself as a mentor for the younger characters in the show. This tall, overweight rooster is well known for his mischief and loud voice.
The voice was originally provided by Mel Blanc. The meaning for character implies 'Foghorn' refers to a loudmouthed personality, while 'Leghorn' refers to an Italian breed of chicken.
Best Foghorn Leghorn Sayings
Adult rooster, Foghorn, with an overbearing, loud voice is loved by almost everyone and is popular worldwide. Here is a collection of funny Foghorn Leghorn sayings that you won't want to miss.
"Gal reminds me of the highway between Forth Worth and Dallas - no curves."
"Looks like the boy genius is tryin' to show me up."
"Nice boy but he's got more nerve than a bum tooth."
"Oh, that woman got a mouth like an outboard motor."
"That dog is as subtle as a hand grenade in a barrel of oatmeal."
"Who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person?"
"That's a joke son, I say, that's a joke."
"Pay attention to me boy! I'm not just talkin' to hear my head roar"
"Boy's gotta mouth like a cannon, always shootin' it off"
"Now what, I say what's the big idea bashin' me on the noggin' with a rollin' pin!"
"Boy, I say boy, pay close attention to me, "cause you're a burrito short of a combination plate."
Looney Tunes Rooster Quotes
Foghorn Leghorn is popularly known for the Looney tunes show, apart from which Foghorn also appeared in 29 other cartoon shows. One who loves cartoons can't forget the famous rooster sayings from Looney tunes. Here are a collection of quotes from Foghorn Leghorn and a few Looney Tunes quotes.
"Stop, I say stop it boy, you're doin’ a lot of choppin’ but no chips are flyin’.” - Foghorn Leghorn.
"That boy's as strong as an ox, and just about as smart."- Foghorn Leghorn.
"This boy is more mixed up than a feather in a whirlwind." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"He's about as sharp as a bowling ball." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"His muscles are as soggy as a used teabag." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"There’s something a little yeeeee about a boy that doesn’t like baseball." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"This boy’s making more noise than a couple of skeletons throwin’ a fit on a tin roof." - Miss Prissy.
"Go, I say go away boy, you bother me." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"Nice girl, but about as sharp as a sack of wet mice." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"If I’m a roo – Ah say – if I’m a rooster, I hope to be struck by lightning! Uh kapow! Well, let's put it another way. Way’ that is." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"When the little woman comes home and finds the egg gone, woo! What she will do to me." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"I’m a chicken hawk. I’m after my first chicken." - Henery Hawk.
"Gee, Pop. I don’t know what’s the matter with me. The trouble is in my tummy. I crave something and I don’t know what it is." - Henery Hawk.
"Eat a chicken? Is that bad? That is for me. Here a chick, chick, chick, chick, chick! Here a chick, chick, chick, chick, chick! Chick!" - Henery Hawk.
"Now I wonder what ol’ busy body widow hen is up to." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"Kid don’t quit talking so much he’ll get his tongue sunburned." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"I-I-I know what you’re gonna say, son. When two halves are gone there’s nuthin left – and you’re right. It’s a little ol’ worm who wasn’t there. Two nuthins is nuthin'. That"s mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with the figures. Two half nuthins is a whole nuthin’.” - Foghorn Leghorn.
"This is a dog, not a chicken. Chickens don’t look like dogs. Who told you this was a chicken, son? Nice boy, but doesn’t listen to a thing you say. You got a bum steer, son. I’m a chicken, not a schnook. You’re wrong, son." - Foghorn Leghorn.
"You see, Henery, your mother and I are outcasts. Hated and hunted because of what we are... chicken hawks. And you - you, Henery - you’re a chicken hawk too. And like all chicken hawks, you crave to eat... a chicken." - Foghorn Leghorn.
Funny Foghorn Leghorn Quotes
Foghorn leghorn has a large collection of well-known catchwords like "Boy I say" or "Look at me when I'm talkin' to ya, boy". For those who love to add humor to their conversations, here are some funny Foghorn Leghorn one-liners.
"That's what I’ve been - I say, that's what I've been telling you, boy! I am a chicken!"
"I got, I say, I got this boy as fidgety as a bubble dancer with a slow leak."
"Smart boy got a mind like a steel trap – full of mice"
"This is gonna cause more confusion than a mouse in a burlesque show!"
"Clunk enough people and we'll have a nation of lump heads."
"That's the trouble with that fool dog, always shootin his mouth off."
"That dog, I say that dogs strictly GI, gibberin idiot that is."
"Pay attention, boy, I'm cutting but you ain't bleeding!"
"Nice mannered kid, just a little on the dumb side."
“Hey boy, what's the idea jackin' that pot up under me? Jack? Pot? Ah huh, huh … jack pot, that's a joke son, don't ya get it?”
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